a question for Bradley (and the forum

[Ken S]

Bradley, you mention using the Shapton stones.  I have used the Norton water stones for quite a while with good success.  (Better success since I do the initial work on the Tormek).

I have wondered if the finer Shapton stones (above 8000) give a noticeably longer lasting edge?  Have you noticed anything one way or another?

Thanks,

Ken